Coming back to work after an extended break can feel both exciting and overwhelming. Things such as being intentional about reconnecting with colleagues, building a sustainable routine, and managing your workload, can help you reduce anxiety, set clear priorities, and...
Rest is not an indulgence; it is a revolutionary act that empowers leaders to show up fully for their teams. In the demanding field of education, rest is often overlooked, yet it is one of the most critical components of effective leadership. Leaders who prioritize...
When BES Fellows and their schools succeed, we become a step closer to delivering on the promise of an excellent education for every child. Today, we continue to celebrate academic excellence by recognizing the highest-performing Fellow-founded schools among the...
At BES, we believe an excellent school uses rigorous, culturally relevant curriculum, and leverages assessment data to inform instruction, leading students to master critical habits, skills, and content. MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) testing is one way schools...
Congratulations to the 2023-24 cohort on successfully completing the BES LENS leadership development program! This year, 16 individuals from across the country completed the program. Members of this cohort hold various roles including Teacher, Principal,...
As BES's Chief of Leadership Development, Jabari Peddie sets the strategic vision for coaching and developing leaders through the organization's programming. Additionally, he serves as a coach for the LENS leadership development program. Prior to joining...
The deadline to use the final round of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds is approaching, but it’s not too late to identify resources and make the most out of this grant. If your school still has funds left to spend, it is critical to...
BES Alumni have invaluable experience as program participants and as school leaders that make them uniquely qualified to join our Board of Directors. If you are interested in shaping the future of the organization, we encourage you to apply! The Board meets twice a...
BES is saddened to hear of the passing of its founder Linda Brown, whose commitment to education laid the groundwork for transforming the lives of tens of thousands of students across the country. We are grateful for her contributions not only to our organization, but...
In an effort to center our commitment to being an anti-racist organization and uplifting our values of diversity, equity and inclusion, BES underwent multiple listening sessions with our alumni over the past several years to understand how BES could better center...